The following information must be acquired in order to finalize the adoption. Use these links to help you answer the following questions. You must investigate the country that you selected in class.
PART I: Map Identification
1. What is the capital of you country?
2. List several other major cities in your country.
3. Name several important rivers in your country.
4. Find several major mountains or mountain chains.
5. Are there any other interesting land or water features in your country, like deserts or lakes?
6. Name the countries and/or bodies of water that surround your country.
PART II: Country profile
1. Where in the world would a person find your country? (Hint: continent or region)
2. How small or big is your country? (Hint: compare it to the US)
3. Does your country have seasons like the US or is it always warm or always cold? How much precipitation falls in your country? (Hint: check climate region)
4. What is the population density of your country? (Hint: people per square mile)
5. How are the government leaders selected? Are they elected, or are they dictators or monarchs?
6. What are the major languages spoken in your country?
7. What are the major religions practiced in your country?
8. What are the chief agricultural products of your country?
9. What are the chief manufacturing products of your country?
10. How long could a person expect to live in your country? (Hint: life expectancy)
11. What is the percentage of people in your country that can read?
12. What is the average income of a person in your country? (Hint: per capita income, per capita GDP or per capita GNP)
13. List any health concerns a person might have if they were to visit your country?
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